BlueChew vs Maximus
BlueChew is cheaper to start ($20 vs $24.99 per month, lowest published plans). BlueChew scores higher overall (8.2 vs 8.1).
By Julian Caraulani · prices checked
Quick verdict
Our pick between the two: BlueChew
BlueChew scores 8.2/10 against 8.1 for Maximus, ahead on price and clinical care. Maximus can still be the better fit: it is best for men who want a compounded ED protocol with no membership and nationwide availability.
Side by side
| BlueChew | Maximus | |
|---|---|---|
| Lowest price | $20/mo (monthly subscription) | $24.99/mo (per month, sold as a 90-day supply) |
| Our score | 8.2/10 | 8.1/10 |
| Treatments | Erectile dysfunction (ED) | Erectile dysfunction (ED), Hair loss, Men's lab tests, Low testosterone (TRT and enclomiphene) |
| Medication in price | Included | Included |
| Drugs dispensed | Compounded | FDA-approved + compounded |
| Labs | Not stated | Optional: $199.99 a year panel |
| Membership | None found | None |
| Insurance | Not stated | Not stated (HSA or FSA coverage depends on your plan) |
| States | 49 states (not ND), per its own site (2026-10-31) | All 50 states plus DC, per its own site (2026-10-31) |
| Cancellation | Cancel or put on hold at least 24 hours before renewal; no returns on prescription treatments | Month-to-month plans can turn off auto-renewal any time; 3-, 6- and 12-month plans run to the end of the term with no partial refund |
| FDA warning letters | Letter on record | Letter on record |
| Trustpilot | 4.1/5 (3,277 reviews) | 4.4/5 (1,104 reviews) |
| Best for | Men who specifically want a dissolve-under-the-tongue tablet or a daily chewable and accept a compounded, non-FDA-approved product. | Men who want a compounded ED protocol with no membership and nationwide availability. |
| Prices checked | 2026-10-31 | 2026-10-31 |
Price by treatment
The lowest all-in plan each publishes for the treatments both offer, with the page we read it on.
| Treatment | BlueChew | Maximus |
|---|---|---|
| Erectile dysfunction (ED) | $20/mo (monthly subscription) source, 2026-10-31 | $35.99/mo (monthly, billed every 30 days, auto-renews) source, 2026-10-31 |
BlueChew: a closer look
Compounded sildenafil, tadalafil and vardenafil sublingual tablets and a daily chewable by subscription, from $20 a month. The FDA has sent BlueChew a warning letter: FDA sent Dermacare LLC (BlueChew) a warning letter on September 9, 2025 objecting to claims that its compounded sildenafil and tadalafil are the 'same active' as Viagra and Cialis.
In its favour
- Low entry price with the consult included
- Per-tablet prices published
- Names its compounding pharmacies
To weigh
- Every product is compounded, not FDA-approved
- FDA warning letter in September 2025 over 'same active as Viagra/Cialis' claims
- Tablet count for the entry plan not stated
Maximus: a closer look
Compounded ED protocols from $35.99 a month and hair loss tablets from $24.99, no membership fee. The FDA has sent Maximus a warning letter: FDA sent Maximus a warning letter on June 8, 2026 about website claims for compounded semaglutide and tirzepatide (GLP-1 weight loss), not its ED or hair loss products.
In its favour
- No membership fee and free shipping
- Every US state for ED
- FDA-approved oral finasteride available
To weigh
- All ED products are compounded, not FDA-approved generics
- Consult fee not stated on the ED page
- FDA warning letter in 2026 over GLP-1 weight-loss marketing
Which should you choose?
Choose BlueChew
Best for men who specifically want a dissolve-under-the-tongue tablet or a daily chewable and accept a compounded, non-FDA-approved product. Its lowest all-in plan is $20/mo (monthly subscription).
Check BlueChew's priceChoose Maximus
Best for men who want a compounded ED protocol with no membership and nationwide availability. Its lowest all-in plan is $24.99/mo (per month, sold as a 90-day supply).
Check Maximus's priceBlueChew vs Maximus: questions people ask
Is BlueChew or Maximus cheaper?
BlueChew starts lower at $20 per month versus $24.99 at Maximus, comparing each program's lowest all-in plan.
Which is better, BlueChew or Maximus?
On our published score BlueChew rates 8.2 and Maximus rates 8.1. BlueChew is best for men who specifically want a dissolve-under-the-tongue tablet or a daily chewable and accept a compounded, non-FDA-approved product; Maximus is best for men who want a compounded ED protocol with no membership and nationwide availability.
Do BlueChew and Maximus offer the same treatments?
BlueChew: Erectile dysfunction (ED). Maximus: Erectile dysfunction (ED), Hair loss, Men's lab tests, Low testosterone (TRT and enclomiphene).
Does either include the medication in the price?
BlueChew: included. Maximus: included.
Men's Health Watchdog is for information only and is not medical advice. Sildenafil, tadalafil, finasteride, oral minoxidil and testosterone are prescription drugs (testosterone is a federally controlled substance); talk to a licensed clinician about whether one is right for you and at what dose. Partner links may earn us a commission; our score never depends on it. Compare other programs.